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#121
Rad Modifications / Re: Portable pumps
July 14, 2021, 10:13:20 AM
I started out with this one.

https://amzn.to/3B9x27E

I found that like most small pumps, it can take forever to pump up fat tires like the ones on my RadRover. So, I switched to a CO2 one I bought at my local Trek store for about $25. I haven't had to use it yet. One thing I've read is that if you use C02, it is just temporary because it leaks out through the tires much quicker than air. They say that you should deflate and re-inflate with a regular pump when you get back home. Not sure if this is really true or not. Anyone have experience with this?
#122
Yes it is.
#123
I have a like new Rad front rack (black) for sale. My wife wanted her basket moved to the rear rack, so I don't need this anymore. Includes headlight extension cable. No bolts (I don't think it came with any - mine were already on the bike).

I'm looking to get $50 plus whatever USPS shipping costs. Payment by PayPal. Email me at cgrorris@gmail.com with your address and I can calculate shipping cost.

#124
Why do you need a class 2 or 3? The Rad City only weighs 65 lbs. A class 1 hitch is rated for up to 200 lbs. tongue weight. Unfortunately, most class 1 hitches have a 1-1/4" receiver and most bike racks require a 2" receiver. If you have a rack that requires the 2" receiver, you would need to also get a receiver adapter like one of these.

https://amzn.to/3iGn7Or
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/45785
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/45790

Most of the adapters are not designed for towing. They are just for use for accessories like bike racks. There are even some that adapt and also raise/lower the 2" receiver part. That can be useful on a car that sits lower to the ground.

https://amzn.to/3x5u0hj
#125
RadRover / Re: Trunk for Rad Rover
July 02, 2021, 05:31:52 AM
Nice!

I knew mine was expensive. It was an impulse thing where I wanted it now and it was available locally. I really like the one you have too. I may get one of those for my wife's Rover. Thanks!
#126
RadRover / Trunk for Rad Rover
July 01, 2021, 07:52:47 AM
I wanted some storage on my 2020 Rad Rover 5 that I could lock and/or remove easily. I added the the following Givi motorcycle trunk on to the standard RadPower rear rack.


https://giviusa.com/collections/monolock-cases/products/b37nta-37ltr-monolock-tech-case

Mine is the B37NTA version which is the all black one. The black one with the red reflectors is B37NA. The 37 means 37 liters. They have some larger and smaller ones. I wanted this larger one. Amazon has them, but not on Prime. I got mine at a local motorcycle store called Iron Pony. They do sell online.

https://www.ironpony.com/ecommerce?search_keywords_desktop=B37NTA#/products/view/40995?q={%22keyword%22:%22B37NTA%22}

You can use the mounting plate that comes with it. I used that with 4 of these clamps. The clamps let me use the 4 included bolts and put it exactly where I wanted it on the rack.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-2-in-Rubber-Insulated-Clamp-2-Pack-PPR-1550/202875615

There are a couple of extra pluses and a minuses to this setup. The minus is that unless you're really tall, you probably won't be able to swing your leg over the case and the back of the seat to get on. You'll have to lift your leg up over the front bar in front of the seat (not a problem with the step through Rover 5). On the plus side, depending on the height you have your seat at, the case acts as a short back rest. I think Givi even sells a pad you can install on the case for this. I didn't get that because it looks like you have to drill the case to install it. I love having this storage for all the stuff I like to carry on longer trips(tools, spare parts, food, clothes, etc.). 

#127
RadRover / Re: Car bike rack for a Rad Rover 5
July 01, 2021, 07:12:08 AM
I have a 2020 Rad Rover 5 and a 2020 Rad Rover 5 Step Through and I carry them both on this rack. It's about $210.

https://amzn.to/2Uq7uCj

Had to add a bar like this one for the step through bike.

https://amzn.to/3qRGnwj

Also got a piece of foam pipe insulation from Home Depot that I put around the top bar of the other one and use velcro wire ties around it to hold it on. Otherwise the foam on the hold down arm on the carrier rubs the paint on the bar after it wears through the foam because the bar is square.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-in-x-6-ft-Foam-Self-Seal-Pipe-Insulation-ORS11812/204760817
https://www.homedepot.com/p/VELCRO-Brand-8-in-x-1-2-in-Reusable-Ties-50-Pack-90924HD/202261940?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-202261940-_-N&